Perth Holiday Guide

The largest state and capital of Western Australia, Perth is the only city that lays beside the Indian Ocean and is the perfect starting point for your Australian adventure. Being one of the hottest citys in Australia with over 3,000 hours of average sunshine a year and with their summers lasting through December till early April its an ideal place to visit during our winters. Its vast expanse is heightened by the fact that it is one of most isolated cities in the world, second only to Honolulu, Perth really is a hidden treasure.

Geography of Perth

The capital city of Western Australia, Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world with flat coastal plains and is placed along the Swan River. This city is circumscribed by the Darling Scarp to the east and the Indian Ocean coastline to west.

The Perth Metropolitan Area is divided into Fremantle, Northbridge, The coast, The hills, northern and southern suburbs. Most of the inhabitants reside in suburbs along the coast. This zone is filled with food and entertainment and provides the opportunity to swim or watch the sun fade away into the Indian Ocean. Outside the city lies Outer Perth and Rottnest Island. They are big islands and have small townships where locals like to relax with the Quokka in Rottnest Island

Things to do in Perth

• Perth Lunch Cruise including Fremantle Sightseeing Tram Tour
• Enjoy Spectacular Views in Kings Park
• Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth
• Margaret River, Caves, Wine and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Tour from Perth
• Get an Adrenalin Rush with Perths Adventure Activities
• Rottnest Island Tour from Perth or Fremantle including Wildlife Cruise
• Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers and Aboriginal Cultural Tour from Perth
• Swan Valley Tour from Perth: Wine, Beer and Chocolate Tasting
• Perth Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
• Perth and Fremantle Tour with Optional Swan River Cruise
• Rottnest Island Bike and Snorkel Tour from Perth or Fremantle including wildlife cruise

Must see things in Perth

• Pink lake
• Indian Ocean drive
• The Pinnacles
• Cottesloe beach
• Bell Tower
• Western Australia Museum
• Fremantle Round House

Food and drink in Perth

From dining in a sophisticated restaurant overlooking the river to eating fish and chips whilst watching the sun set on the beach, Perth has everything. In fact Perth vaunts a wide selection of cuisines that will cater for everyone. However the city hasn't embraced late night dining and is pretty scarce after 10pm. Fremantle is great for vegans with many meat-free restaurants to choose from.

Shopping in Perth

If shopping and entertainment takes your fancy then a short distance away is Murray street and Hay street which is littered with chic boutiques, trendy bars and cafes. For the more high-end fashionistas the Designer District found on King street will definitely keep you busy with a number of your favourite multi-nationals such as Gucci and Prada.

Life in Perth

Perth is home to some outstanding surf and has some of the best beaches in the world. There are numerous places in the city for snorkeling or sunset beach walks. Further, it is enclosed with pulsating tapestry of music, theatre, history, art and culture. The city is filled with cultural charms, including museums, art galleries and performing arts groups all across the city.

Transportation and currency

The city is well equipped with a reliable and affordable public transport system. It is easy to get around Perth with the network of trains, busses, cycle lanes and taxis. The Perth public transport system is operated by Transperth. You can explore the city for free using the Central Area Transit (CAT) bus. Hop onto one of three lines and meander around the key attractions the City has to offer. This is a great way to get-to-know your surroundings.

Best time to visit

From September to November i.e. during spring season, you can appreciate the marvels of beautiful winter's rainfall, the celebrated wildflowers around Kings Park and the delightful blooming of Avon Valley. Another ideal time to visit Perth is during autumn season i.e. from March to May. Summers are really harsh due to extreme conditions and in winter, natives habitually travel north to Broome or Bali for the temperateness.

Perth has a Mediterranean type of climate, where the weather is fine and sunny. Even their short mild winters have sunshine. The summer is the hottest ranging from December to February and rain at this time of year is very rare. Springtime in Perth starts in September and the weather is pleasant and rain is usually minimal. Autumn in Perth is like a leeway of summer, or perhaps a second spring. Weather is generally fine with occasional shower or humidity. While the winter begins in June and ends at the end of August, characterized with rain and blended with cool sunny days.